Does rain stalk you everywhere? Do the heavens, without warning, always open ruining your events? An explanation from Bukusu Culture

gray scale photo of rain

Am that kind of person who whenever I go visiting long lost relatives, they always exclaim: ” Hata tujakuwa na mvua, umetuletea baraka!” Blessings or not, rain always seems to stalk me. Be it important or not so important, solemn or festive life events, it almost always get washed out. Here is the story of … Read more

Describing weather in Bukusu

golden sky with the sun representative of a common event of weather in Bukusu culture

How does one describe weather in Bukusu? Today we learn Lubukusu words for important weather events. A synopsis on the cultural importance weather in Bukusu culture Seasons and time of day are more common ‘reference’ points in Bukusu culture. Notably, these markers of time are of value during naming ceremonies and rituals; and in traditions … Read more